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X1 Transfer Case Symptoms
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 5:04 pm
by Sport160
Going to test drive an X1 this weekend, I've read a lot online about various BMW 4wd transfer case issues. Am I correct in that the common symptoms of this would be slight juddering/feedback when pulling away at with steering lock on?
What other symptoms should I be on the look out for / what tests could I do on a test drive?
Thanks in advance!
Re: X1 Transfer Case Symptoms
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:33 pm
by X5Sport
It can be a sign of trouble yes. Checking the tyres might also give you further clues. Wide differences in tread wear and use of non ‘*’ marked tyres can all lead to trouble but it must be stressed are not guaranteed to do so.
When driving then be listening for grating/grinding noises or whining which rises and falls with road speed.
Re: X1 Transfer Case Symptoms
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:56 am
by Sport160
X5Sport wrote: Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:33 pm
It can be a sign of trouble yes. Checking the tyres might also give you further clues. Wide differences in tread wear and use of non ‘*’ marked tyres can all lead to trouble but it must be stressed are not guaranteed to do so.
When driving then be listening for grating/grinding noises or whining which rises and falls with road speed.
Many thanks, that's great!
Re: X1 Transfer Case Symptoms
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:38 am
by d..m.k
Apologies for jumping on this old thread but I may have these symptoms. Recently got a 20dX and noticed a regular clunk when crawling after releasing brake. Nothing over 10mph though
I’ve been underneath and there is a small amount of play from the front output flange / drive of the transfer case. I doubt this should be there, this is my first xdrive so don’t know them well yet.
Any ideas on how to cure the clunk?
Thinking I should have got an sdrive
X1 Transfer Case Symptoms
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 8:09 am
by Stee01
d..m.k wrote: Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:38 am
Apologies for jumping on this old thread but I may have these symptoms. Recently got a 20dX and noticed a regular clunk when crawling after releasing brake. Nothing over 10mph though
I’ve been underneath and there is a small amount of play from the front output flange / drive of the transfer case. I doubt this should be there, this is my first xdrive so don’t know them well yet.
Any ideas on how to cure the clunk?
Thinking I should have got an sdrive
Hi D.m.k., did you track down or cure your clunk? I have a similar thing happening in my X1 atm.
TIA, Steve.
X1 Transfer Case Symptoms
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:18 am
by X5Sport
We’ve not seen this user since Oct 2019.
X1 Transfer Case Symptoms
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:58 am
by Stee01
X5Sport wrote: Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:18 am
We’ve not seen this user since Oct 2019.
No worries - thanks.